The Flushing BID is officially releasing the 2019 coup
on book offering exclusive discounts at businesses located in Downtown Flu
shing. Over 60 participating businesses will be offering their discounts t
hrough this year’s coupon book\, from restaurants to retailers\, beauty se
rvices to professional services.\n2019 Coupon Books are available fo
r pick up at the Flushing BID kiosk. Consumers can also get a free copy by
submitting mailing request on www.flushingbid.com

Celebrate Long Island City and enjoy live music\, dance and the
ater performances plus interactive lessons\, art & sculpture-making\, fitn
ess classes\, outdoor dining\, pop-up activities\, sports games and more.
Free and open to all ages. LIC Springs! is a proud partner of DOT Weekend
Walks.

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To see photos from last year’s event\, please visit: licqns
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s Championships (2011-2016).

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women’s swimming teams during the 2017-18 campaign. She is a school recor
d holder in the 50\, 100 and 200 breaststroke as well as in the 100\, 200
and 400IM in 2017 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Women’s Swimmer of
the Year.

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Marko and Vera will be supported by Swim Strong’s elite
coaching staff of Vivi Dong and Ying Shen\, nationally ranked from China.
This is for swimmers ages 8-16 with 2+ years of competition. Participatio
n is limited so register ASAP.

Flowers are in bloom and th
e sun is shining bright. Spring is in the air and it is time for Affinity’
s Annual Spring Fling Family Fun Day. Come out and enjoy a fun day in the
park at St. Albans Park in Jamaica. Spring Fling is fun for all ages\, off
ering live entertainment\, music\, giveaways\, a Kidz Fun Zone with bouncy
castles\, arts and crafts\, and face painting. In addition to the festivi
ties\, attendees can visit the health pavilion for free health screenings
that include blood pressure\, glucose\, cholesterol and body mass index sc
reenings.

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f teaching a Zumba Fitness Class in her neighborhood.\nSophie is a Group F
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she also teaches Spin and Strong by Zumba (R).\nClass is FREE\, but please
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r Network). Sophie lives in Long Island City and has been dreaming of teac
hing a Zumba Fitness Class in her neighborhood.

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Sophie is a Group
Fitness Instructor at Crunch and New York Health and Racquet Clubs\, where
she also teaches Spin and Strong by Zumba (R).

Join Mount Sinai Queens for a day of fun health and
wellness activities\, free for all. There will be giveaways\, music\, act
ivities for children and adults\, health screenings\, and food tastings. W
e’ll get you moving with group yoga\, dance\, and more!

Summer is over – no worries “swing into
fall fitness” to maintain your perfect beach body. Across the boroughs\,
City Parks Foundation is kicking off its 2018 Fall Sports Program for seni
ors this month. This Fall\, 500 seniors in 26 neighborhood parks and recre
ation centers are able to participate in FREE programs in yoga and fitness
walking instruction. Registration for all programs are now open online an
d in-person at each park site.

The Mount Sinai Queens Breast Health program pro
vides comprehensive clinical breast exams and mammograms to women 40 years
of age and older. There is no charge to eligible patients. The program is
presented with support from The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation\, Inc.\
, with educational support provided by SHAREing & CAREing.

Join us for a FREE Brazilian Samba Class taug
ht by Nubia Quele at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. Originated from
Brazilian carnival in Rio and Bahia\, this dance and rhythm is colorful\,
fun\, sensuous and an upbeat social dance! Samba involves the whole body:
loose hips and fun steps to the sound of live explosive drumming.

Join us for a FREE Beginner African Dance Class taught by
Djoniba Mouflet of Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. In Djoniba Moufle
t’s own brand of African Dance\, beginners will learn how to develop a str
onger\, leaner body through an effective warm-up and class that incorporat
es dance from Mali\, Guinea\, and Senegal.

Join us for a FREE Belly Dance Class led by Sira Melikian at Djoniba
Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. In Sira’s class you will learn the foundati
ons of belly dance movements\, focusing on proper alignment and fluidity.
You will also learn combinations and improvisational skills to help develo
p your own style. Whether you are a basic beginner or advanced you are wel
come in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Join us for a FREE Haitian Dance Class taught by Sherley Davilmar
at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. Sherley helps students develop s
tronger senses of rhythm and deeper connections with the movements\, all w
hile exposing students to Haitian dance and music such as Rara\, Yanvalou
and others.

Come take our FREE Kutiro/Bougarabou Dance Class with Malang Bayo
at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. Kutiro dance and music originate
s from the Jola people of Casamance in southern Senegal. Named for the dru
m used to play the dance’s rhythms\, kutiro dances are fast-paced with int
ricate footwork. This high-energy dance is rooted in the legs and core but
integrate the entire body.

Join us for a FREE Senegalese Sabar Class taught by Bakary
Fall at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. Sabar is a traditional dance
performed to the Sabar drum of Senegal. In this energetic and fun dance c
lass\, you will learn the fundamentals of Sabar and progress to combinatio
ns that incorporates lots of hip twisting\, jumping\, arm swinging and hig
h knee lifting.

Don’t miss this amazing FREE Cuban Rumba/Orisha Dance Class taugh
t by Stevie Insua at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. Enjoy the rich
heritage of Afro Cuban Folkoric dances. The class is designed to teach stu
dents the movement\, style and characteristics of Yoruba\, Palo\, Orishas\
, and Congo while gaining an awareness of the accompanying rhythms. At the
roots of what is now known as Salsa\, Rumba includes Guaguancó\, Yambú\,
Columbia\, and Rumbas mimeticas. Students will learn the relationship betw
een the dance and the music\, so that they learn to dance inside the timin
g.

Join us for a FREE Salsa Class taught by Joe Burgos and Arbaz Mehdi
of Piel Canela Dancers at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. Each Salsa
class starts with exercises to get you moving comfortably and confidently
to Latin rhythms\, transitioning into fundamental salsa footwork. Student
s will learn the history and culture of salsa music and salsa etiquette\,
giving you everything you need to get out on the dance floor!

Join us for a FREE Afro-Brazilian Dance Class taught by Velly Bahia
at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. These dances and rhythms—includi
ng Samba de Roda\, Axé\, Sambareggae\, Orixás\, and Afoxé—are colorful\, e
nergize the body and spirit\, help students develop rhythm and coordinatio
n\, and stay fit\, all while teaching the student about Brasilian culture.

Join us for a FREE Egyptian Belly Dance Class taught by Krystal G
arabedian at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. One of the oldest dance
forms\, traditional Egyptian Belly Dance emphasizes complex\, controlled\
, and precise movements of the torso\, hips\, and arms. In this class\, st
udents will learn body isolations in a fun class filled with great music a
nd tons of energy!

Don’t miss our FREE Guinean Dance Class with Mouminatou Camar
a at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. Guinean dance has been passed d
own for centuries in various villages. In 1958 President Sekou Touré devel
oped a prestigious national ballet to showcase the finest Guinean artists
around the world. The dance form is high energy\, helping to increase fitn
ess and strength.

Join us for a FREE Afro-Brazilian Dance Class taught by Janete Si
lva at Djoniba Centre @ RIOULT Dance Center. Afro-Brazilian dance are the
popular and traditional dance styles from Bahia in Brazil. Each class feat
ures a series of warm-up exercises that will prepare students for fun and
extremely energetic technique and dynamic choreography with live drumming.

Our innovative\, multidisciplinary bariatric surgery t
eam can help you find the right long-term solution for losing weight and i
mproving your health. We will guide you step-by-step through the process t
hat will help change old habits and treat weight-related health problems l
ike Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Join Mount Sinai Queens Chief of Surgery\, Eric Edward
s\, MD\, for this free information session and learn if weight loss surger
y is right for you. Mount Sinai’s innovative\, multidisciplinary bariatric
surgery team can help you find the right long-term solution for losing we
ight and improving your health. We will guide you step-by-step through the
process that will help change old habits and treat weight-related health
problems like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Be sure and include healthy lifestyle changes in your 2019 Ne
w Year’s resolutions. Start an exercise program\, improve your health\, an
d reach harmony of mind\, body\, and spirit in the New Year through this g
entle practice of Yoga. Yoga is an ideal exercise for people of all ages.
Work at your own pace and leave feeling energized!

The Mount Sinai Queens Breast Health program pro
vides comprehensive clinical breast exams and mammograms to women 40 years
of age and older. There is no charge to eligible patients. The program is
presented with support from The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation\, Inc.\
, with educational support provided by SHAREing & CAREing. By appointment
only. Call 718-808-7727. No walk-ins accepted.

Diabetes affects millions of Americans. Join Dr. Yasmi
n Khan as she discusses steps you can take to reduce your risk for develop
ing diabetes and\, if you have diabetes\, how to take control of the disea
se and still lead a full life.

This movement harnesses the energy\, passion\, and power
of women to collectively work to wipe out heart disease. Know your risk f
or heart disease and take action to reduce it. Give yourself the tools you
need to lead a heart-healthy life. Join us for a talk by the Director of
Cardiology\, blood pressure screenings\, healthy snacks\, and more. Sign u
p today! Walk-ins welcome.

We’ll be offering FREE ultrasounds during the ev
ent and our doctors will be available to answer your Fibroid related quest
ions!

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We are a national network of exceptional Fibroid Centers spe
cializing in the leading non-surgical procedure to treat fibroids with no
hospital stay: Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). Our leading interventio
nal radiologists are fibroid specialists and provide each patient with a c
ustomized treatment plan. Most treatments at USA Fibroid Centers are cover
ed by major insurance plans. Our physicians have helped hundreds of women
enjoy their life without painful and prolonged menstruation\, heavy bleedi
ng. pelvic pain and pressure.

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We are a leader in non-surgical outp
atient fibroid treatment. Using the most cutting edge procedures helps our
patients live a better life without a hospital stay.

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We aim to in
crease awareness of fibroid symptoms (pain\, pressure\, heavy bleeding) an
d improve quality of life for every woman with this common condition.

The Mount Sinai Queens Breast Health program pro
vides comprehensive clinical breast exams and mammograms to women 40 years
of age and older. There is no charge to eligible patients. BY APPOINTMENT
ONLY: Call 718-808-7727.

Join Mount Sinai Queens Chief of Surgery\, Eric Edward
s\, MD\, for this free information session and learn if weight loss surger
y is right for you. Mount Sinai’s innovative\, multidisciplinary bariatric
surgery team can help you find the right long-term solution for losing we
ight and improving your health. We will guide you step-by-step through the
process that will help change old habits and treat weight-related health
problems like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Sign up today!

Prostate cancer is treatable if detected
early. Learn how screening tests can find prostate cancer early\, when tr
eatments are most effective. Join Dr. Nikhil Waingankar as he discusses sc
reening and advances in the treatment of prostate cancer. Sign up today!
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Don’t sit too close to the TV! Reading in the d
ark will ruin your eyes! Are these adages your mother told you true? Find
out from Mount Sinai Queens Optometrist\, Dr. Elena Schmidt\, and let her
show you how to take care of your eyes and preserve your vision. Sign up t
oday!

Interested in growing food\, but not sure how to start
? Learn the basics from our farmers so you can start veggie gardening with
confidence. Get useful tips on how to turn any backyard site into a garde
n\, plan your crops\, differentiate between direct seeding and transplanti
ng\, the how-to’s and why’s of weeding\, harvesting\, watering\, and more!
The class will emphasize organic methods so you can grow fresh\, healthy
food that’s good for your body and good for the planet.